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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
42
President assures board of wage talks progress as unrest grows with walkouts spreading. Officials warn of serious transportation disruption and coal shortages, while calls for federal action to safeguard public safety rise amid possible rail strikes.
Turmoil spreads as rail workers threaten a nationwide freight tie up over wage awards. Officials in Chicago and Washington push for an expedited Labor Board decision amid shortage of cars and rising coal costs. Large unions have expelled thousands as walkouts spread to the Central West and Chicago garbage workers join the action demanding higher pay.
CHICAGO June 24 The Railway Labor Board may issue new wage schedules for railroad workers next week. Judge R M Barton says delays are possible as decisions are reviewed. Tomorrow heads of recognized unions meet to discuss settlement of strikes and learn when the board may announce its decision. The Yardmen and Firemen associations are among the groups involved in the walkouts.
About 99,000 insurgent railroad workers, protesting seniority and readmission, will send a committee to President Wilson for intercession. George Evans, head of the Eastern Railwaymen's Association, announced the plan at a Jersey City meeting. If Wilson declines, a memorial will be addressed to him.
Sant Genet of Traffic Squad C set a city record by arraigning 33 autoists in one day before Magistrate Norman J. Marsh in the Bronx. Thirty speeders and three minor-offense violators faced fines totaling 840 dollars, with three second offenders fined 50 dollars and the rest 25 dollars.
Mr Parsons said that if the government renders control on contracts to outside concerns and a repair program for 8,000 crippled cars is set, it will greatly help meet the large demands of shippers. He noted the owner holds many crippled vehicles and the road has prepared the contract with outside firms.
Baltimore and Hagerstown rail yards report ongoing walkouts as 227 workers at the stern Maryland Railroad shop depart from duty. Officials anticipate improved service soon while B&O and Pennsylvania lines note many jobs filled and passenger traffic continuing.
The Philadelphia railroad strike drags on causing interruptions in service and minor public inconveniences. Freight movement in the district remains affected as railroads push for improved efficiency and updated operations.
June 24 Washington A Dixon of Eugene Oregon for the West Coast Lumbermen's Association urged equalization of railroad passenger fares with other rate classes before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He argued against a 24 percent increase in territory rates and opposed any location-based fare rise, contending railroads treat public burdens unevenly.
British marine insurance companies await a method to continue American trade. Joint action plans to know what action is to be taken on American cargoes. Lloyds Marine Insurance Exchange has refused to approve further measures. The move aims to resolve provisions of a proposed policy and ensure continued American commerce.
Report cites hope for a Marine Inspectorate bureau in New York after a president signed the measure. Mention notes a delicate situation between business interests in two countries and marine officials seeking a resolution amid the passage.
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